Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting from Fist Technique Deduction
Chapter 271 - 39: Explosion

Chapter 271: Chapter 39: Explosion

Ji Yuanbai also did not leave much of an impression on Lin Yuan. Lin Yuan focused all his attention on reviewing the Cultivation Techniques.

About an hour later.

Lin Yuan was hesitating among the three techniques.

"Guanyin Qingyang Saint Hand, Blood Fiend Five-Star Dominating Leg, White Cloud Illusion Technique."

Looking at the row of techniques at the bottom, Lin Yuan already had a rough idea in mind.

If there are no surprises, he should choose two from the above three Cultivation Techniques.

Lin Yuan patiently reviewed the techniques on the bottom row one by one.

The Cultivation Techniques at the bottom were all extremely mediocre, with not much merit.

Just as Lin Yuan reached the third from the last book, the title caught his eye.

"Green Lotus Pure Qi Great Handprint."

Lin Yuan picked up the introduction and read through it.

"Green Lotus Pure Qi Great Handprint is inspired by the Green Lotus Dharma Body, cultivating a pure qi, with grand and open attacks, overwhelmingly powerful. It’s rumored that eight handprint techniques can be cultivated, extremely domineering."

"Unfortunately, this handprint technique is extremely difficult to cultivate, and the Cultivation Technique is incomplete, with only the first two prints recorded here, the rest are unknown. Its application aligns well with the true essence of the sun, and the technique is exquisite, hence recorded here for future generations to comprehend."

Upon reading this technique’s introduction, Lin Yuan was instantly moved.

An incomplete book, with only two handprint techniques, both offensive and defensive, extremely domineering. Isn’t that exactly his style?

"Green Lotus Pure Qi Great Handprint, this Cultivation Technique, will be it." Lin Yuan made a decision in an instant: "The other one will be the White Cloud Illusion Technique."

Besides the Green Lotus Pure Qi Great Handprint, the White Cloud Illusion Technique seemed ordinary but was also extremely difficult to cultivate. It was a highly advanced movement technique, perfectly aligned with the Cultivation Techniques of the Yun Yin lineage.

Lin Yuan had a premonition that combining this White Cloud Illusion Technique with the mystical techniques he understood would surely have miraculous effects.

After deciding on the Cultivation Techniques, Lin Yuan did not hesitate, lightly swiping his token on the Array to retrieve the books.

He exited the room and registered with the old man outside.

The old man glanced over the names of the books Lin Yuan had taken.

"White Cloud Illusion Technique." The old man nodded silently.

This Cultivation Technique was generally practiced by the Disciples of the Yun Yin lineage, truly aligned with their practices.

"The technique books need to be returned in a month, they must not be privately passed on or lost. Do you understand?" The old man sat up from his reclined chair, flipping through the registry book by his feet as he reminded him.

"Yes, Disciple understands."

"The White Cloud Illusion Technique is not easy to cultivate." The old man picked up a brush to register, but muttered, "Young people today are eager to cultivate, hoping to master the techniques overnight. Sometimes, taking a break, observing the surroundings and looking at the sky helps in understanding nature and the essence of martial arts."

Lin Yuan paused slightly at his words, instantly understanding the hint.

His heart subtly smiled.

Take a break? Understand the world? Sorry, he had already seen two techniques sprouting in the nine Chapters.

Perhaps other Disciples needed to comprehend the mysteries of the techniques from the world.

But what level was Lin Yuan? With his unmatched wisdom, no need to comprehend the world.

A waste of time!

When Lin Yuan took out the second book to register, a flicker of surprise crossed the old man’s eyes as he glanced at Lin Yuan.

"Green Lotus Pure Qi Great Handprint."

The old man silently shook his head. The Green Lotus Pure Qi Great Handprint was all show and talk, making a grand display.

There had been many Disciples like Lin Yuan before, fooled by its title but unable to cultivate it, wasting a slot in vain.

But the old man said no more; earlier he had already kindly reminded Lin Yuan with the White Cloud Illusion Technique. Moreover, Lin Yuan had spent quite some time choosing the Cultivation Techniques, surely having his plans.

After registration, Lin Yuan did not linger. Taking the two books, he headed down the mountain.

As he left, Ji Yuanbai watched his departing figure with a faint sense of disappointment.

Lin Yuan had recently gained some fame in the martial academy, sparking a bit of interest in his presence. But he had just noticed Lin Yuan’s choice of Cultivation Techniques: one Green Lotus Pure Qi Great Handprint, and one White Cloud Illusion Technique.

The White Cloud Illusion Technique needed no mention, being one of his initial choices. But the Green Lotus Pure Qi Great Handprint was of no benefit, wasting time and effort in certain respects, yielding little return.

Otherwise, this Cultivation Technique wouldn’t be placed in the most obscure corner.

With this in mind, he had already erased Lin Yuan’s name from his memory. With just this technique, who knew how long it would take Lin Yuan to climb into the top fifty.

Unaware of their thoughts, Lin Yuan felt content having taken two techniques.

He boarded the carriage, returning to the residence to once again part ways with Zhu Lingshan and her maid Xiaoyun.

Looking at Xiaoyun’s tearful eyes, Lin Yuan patted her head, "Spend more time with your Miss. Next time I return, I’ll bring you osmanthus cake."

Zhu Lingshan was much calmer, though with a clear reluctance in her eyes; she held back and moved away from Lin Yuan’s chest.

Waving to them, Lin Yuan climbed into the carriage, heading out of the academy towards Black Dragon Pool.

Three days later.

With no incidents along the way, Lin Yuan returned to Black Dragon Pool.

Qiao Yuanjing had already reported everything to Lin Yuan, mainly the task allocation for this year’s tribute.

Lin Yuan sat in the armchair, calmly reading the accounts reported by Qiao Yuanjing.

"This year’s tribute tasks don’t differ much from previous years; mainly, the distribution ratio of offerings needs your decision."

"In previous years, the academy took fifty percent, our Black Dragon Pool government took thirty percent, and each prefect or academy took twenty percent." Qiao Yuanjing said respectfully.

Lin Yuan heard this, pondered for a moment, and then said lightly, "Have they finished eating their salt?"

Qiao Yuanjing was momentarily stunned, then respectfully replied, "Ding Yu oversees them; how dare they disobey. I also saw it with my own eyes; the many prefects ate up two loads of refined salt, mouthful by mouthful."

"Just transporting well water for them cost us five good horses."

Lin Yuan nodded, "A new official’s three fires. I don’t want to burn too many, just a simple spark. This year, the government gets forty percent of the profits. The rest stays the same."

Lin Yuan thought for a moment and added, "Also, remind those below not to deduct from the lower layers, only from their estates. If discovered by the government, it won’t just be about eating salt and drinking water."

After speaking, Lin Yuan’s gaze slightly hardened, sweeping over Qiao Yuanjing.

Qiao Yuanjing only felt the pressure on his shoulders suddenly increase, thinking, "Lord Lin, his strength has probably improved again. Terrifying!"

But fortunately, he wasn’t the target. He took a deep breath and responded in a deep voice, "Yes!"

Once these matters were handled, Lin Yuan’s life returned to peace.

He also sought out Ding Yu to assist him on both sides and oversee matters.

Originally, Ding Yu’s strength surpassed many prefects and Palace Masters. Now with Lin Yuan’s support, Ding Yu quickly rose, executing Lin Yuan’s instructions to the letter.

The many Palace Masters, knowing they had offended Lin Yuan earlier, dared not complain, only opening their purses to make up for losses.

The myriad tasks were naturally managed by Qiao Yuanjing and Ding Yu.

He only needed to cultivate quietly.

Thus, time passed unknowingly for over a month.

One morning, Qiao Yuanjing hurriedly knocked on Lin Yuan’s retreat room door.

"My lord, the Black Dragon Pool water demon has erupted, urgently needing support!"

As soon as he knocked on the door, Qiao Yuanjing urgently reported.